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Tsunami FAQs From the International Tsunami Information Center
What is a tsunami? The phenomenon we call tsunami is a series of large waves of extremely long wavelength and period usually generated by a violent, impulsive undersea disturbance or activity…Where can I find information about college enrollment?
The Question: Where can I found out how many students are enrolled in colleges and universities in the United States? The Answer: The Digest of…Homework Helper: Writing Skills - Look for Sources of Information
Writing Skills Look for Sources of Information Take a trip to the library. Use the electronic catalog or browse the shelves to look for books on your topic. If you find a book…Munich, Technical University of
(Encyclopedia) Munich, Technical University of, at Munich, Germany; founded 1868 by King Ludwig II, acquired its present name 1970. It has three main campuses, with faculties of architecture,…Kennan, George
(Encyclopedia) Kennan, George, 1845–1924, American authority on Siberia, b. Norwalk, Ohio. In 1864 he made the first of his journeys to East Asia as an engineer. His articles on Siberia, for many…Perth, James Eric Drummond, 16th earl of
(Encyclopedia) Perth, James Eric Drummond, 16th earl of, 1876–1951, British diplomat. He was the first secretary-general of the League of Nations (1919–33) and ambassador to Rome (1933–39) and served…packaging
(Encyclopedia) packaging, containment and packing prior to sale with the primary purpose of facilitating the purchase and use of a product. Before 1800 packaging was restricted almost entirely to…Robinson, Henry Crabb
(Encyclopedia) Robinson, Henry Crabb, 1775–1867, English diarist, journalist, and lawyer. He practiced law occasionally and served (1808–9) as war correspondent for the London Times. His voluminous…Knight, Sarah Kemble
(Encyclopedia) Knight, Sarah Kemble, 1666–1727, American teacher, b. Boston. She was known as Madam Knight in connection with her writing school and her work as a recorder of public documents. Her…Dioscorides, Pedanius
(Encyclopedia) Dioscorides, PedaniusDioscorides, Pedaniuspĭdānˈēəs dīəskôrˈĭdēz [key], fl. 1st cent. a.d., Greek physician of Anazarbus, Cilicia. While traveling as a surgeon in the Roman army, he…Trending
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